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Ischemic and thrombotic effects of dilute diesel-exhaust inhalation in men with coronary heart disease.
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Abstract
Exposure to air pollution from traffic is associated with adverse cardiovascular events. The mechanisms for this association are unknown. We conducted a controlled exposure to dilute diesel exhaust in patients with stable coronary heart disease to determine the direct effect of air pollution on myocardial, vascular, and fibrinolytic function.